February 7th-
Twins first birthday. The triplets are 22 months (1 year and 10
months) old.

I heard Paige and Abby
fussing a little bit. I knew they had just awakened. I went to the
nursery to let them out of their cribs. I carried them downstairs and
put them in their high chairs. I gave them their oatmeal and cleaned
the house while they ate. I wanted everything to be perfect for Paige
and Abby's birthday. I made their cakes and a small cake for
Charlie, Renee, and the triplets. Edward was still in the living room
with Ry, Ori, and Cora. I cleaned Paige and Abby up and put them into
the living room. I sat on the couch and Edward came to sit with me.
He pulled me toward his chest as we watched the kids play. Alice came
into the house.

"Bella, can I talk to
you for a minute?"

"Sure." I kissed
Edward and headed upstairs. "What is it Alice?" I asked.

"Well we don't know
what to get Paige and Abby for their birthday."

"What did you have in
mind?"

"Jasper wanted to get
them dolls."

"That's fine. They
are girls."

"Yeah, but we spent
more money on the others for their birthday."

"Alice, I doubt they
are going to notice. You might have to worry about that later on down
the road."

"You're not mad?"

"No, it's
understandable."

"Okay."

We went to walk out of
the room when Rose stopped me.

"Bella, Emmett and I
bought them clothes. Is that okay?"

"Yes Rose. It is
fine."

I was getting
aggravated. I didn't care what they got the twins. It's the
thought that counts anyways. I already knew what Charlie and Renee
decided to get for them. They got them a block set. Which was fine,
it's just that I knew the older one's would enjoy them more. Esme
made them bigger blankets.

"Bella?" Edward
called for me.

"Yes are you ready to
go and get our family picture taken yet?"

"No, I forgot about
that. I have to get the children ready."

"Bella they are all
ready. We are waiting for you."

"Oh. I'll be down
it a few minutes."

"Hurry up please."

"I will try."

I ran and picked
something nice to wear. I did my make-up and styled my own hair. I
ran down the stairs to see Edward waiting.

"It's about time."

"Let's just go and
get this over with."

We went to some
professional photo shop. I knew this would be costing us a fortune.
We took our family picture. Then had a picture of each of them alone
and one of them all together. The Ry, Cora, and Ori had a picture
taken together. Paige and Abby had a picture taken together. Edward
insisted that we got at least one picture of the two of us together.

"How much do I owe
you?" Edward asked the photographer.

"$246.93."

Edward paid that and
gave him a one hundred dollar tip. I was still amazed that we could
spend all that money. I thought we would have run out by now. Edward
had to stop and pick up the present for the girls. He had gotten
shoes specially made for them. It was a different kind of gift. He
said that their first real pair of shoes should be comfortable
considering all they walking they do in their first year. I was the
only one that bought them toys. I bought them bath toys, musical
toys, this thing that reads stories to them, and I bought them
stuffed animals. I am the one that went over board this year.

We got back to the
house just in time to feed them all lunch. When they were finished, I
could tell they were tired and needed a nap. So Edward carried three
of them upstairs and I carried the other two. We changed their
diapers and put them to bed with their sippy cups of juice. I turned
their lullaby on and closed the door behind me as I left. As I was
going to sit down on the couch, the doorbell rang. I got up and
answered the door.

"Jake, What are you
doing here?"

"I heard that it was
your youngest two's birthday today. So I thought I would stop by
and give them a gift."

"Aww Jake that was
sweet of you. They are sleeping right now though. Why don't you
come in?"

"Sure." He walked
in. "Hey Edward."

"Oh hi Jacob."

"I have a question to
ask you."

"What's that?"

"Do you think you
could look at my car? It's not running as good as it use to. I
looked it over myself and couldn't find the problem. So I thought
maybe if I had someone else look at it maybe they could figure it
out."

"Jake, I am not the
one to come to about car problems. You might want to go and talk to
my sister Rosalie. She is the car genius in this family. I just know
the basics."

"Okay. Will do."

It was nice to see
Edward and Jake finally getting along. I have hoped for this day for
quite some time now. I can't believe it took almost four years for
them to put aside their differences and realize that they are very
much capable of getting along. I seen Alice and Rose bringing the
children down for the party. The fed them dinner first and got them
cleaned up. Charlie and Renee showed up. We had cake and sat around
talking for a while. Edward took Abby and helped her open her
presents. I did the same with Paige.

"Edward, Bella? Do
you think the can open my gifts at the same time?" Jacob said.

"Sure Jake." Edward
said. "They will open them last, if that's okay with you."

"That's fine."

When we finally made it
through all of the toys and clothes, we grabbed the gifts from Jacob.
Jake had made them a pillow with a wolf on them and bought them each
a stuffed animal wolf.

"Jake you made these
pillows?"

"Yes."

"They are beautiful."

"I am glad you like
them."

After the party and
when all the guests were gone, Edward and I carried are sleeping
babies upstairs and put them to bed.

"This birthday party
seemed to go well." I stated.

"Yes, it did. I am
also glad Jacob decided to still be your friend."

"So am I. You both
seem to get along well."

"Jacob really isn't
that bad, besides his wet dog smell."

We just laughed.

A/N: This chapter
was a let down compared to the last few chapters, but I couldn't
end the story without Paige and Abby having a birthday party. Please
Review and tell me what you thought about the whole story. There will
be a one shot called Ready or not. This is when Bella and Edward take
the triplets to kindergarten. I will be posting up the first chapter
of High School Times Five in a few days. This is the sequel to this
story. So be on the look out for it.

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